oh man just rename the tbhread, Crow central
suppan and weaver sure proved me wrong.
Yeah now the Cardinals unfortunately MIGHT have to choose either or.
Suppan will prob get HUGE dinero from the Yankees.
ing steinbrenner.
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The Cardinals have yet to have any discussions with free agent Jeff Suppan on a new contract.
Suppan probably priced himself out of the team's range with his success in the playoffs. There's now talk of him getting at least $32 million over four years, setting him up as a potential bust. He's a fine bet to stay healthy and put up reasonable numbers if he remains in the National League. However, it needs to be remembered that he had a 1.45 WHIP despite a remarkably easy schedule last season. Also, his career ERA in the AL stands at 4.96. The Yankees are among the AL teams believed to have some interest in him.
If Suppan goes elswhere he won't succeed.
The only reasons him and Weaver have, is because of Dave Duncan
Same as Matty and Woody. And Tavarez and Timlin.
Not Timlin.
Timlin has been very good for the Boston Red Sox.
Not really. 24-17 with a 3.6 ERA for a middle reliever isn't great. He also has a 7+ ERA in the post season. No matter, he was only with the Cards for 1 full season.
By the way, the Cards will not pickup Jimmy Hollywood's team option 10+ mil contract. However, I hear (from a little Red birdie) that they are currently restructuring a 2-year deal that will give him around 6-8 each year, allowing him to stay 2 more years with us.
1st on the agenda, however, is signing Carp to an extension. The Cards have an 8 Mil option in '08. They are looking to lock him up, long term.
2nd is Jimmy's contract.
Next is figuring out what to do with Suppan.
Trying to sign Spezio, believe it or not, is high on the list. Tony makes a living off his role players, and having someone to fill in for not only the oft-injured Rolen but able to play left, plus being a legacy Card, makes him a high priority.
Common wisdom is Miles has earned a spot for next year, and supposedly he wants to stay. May be our everyday 2B.
Weaver made 8+ Mil this year and didn't pitch like it until the playoffs. If he wants anything near 8, he won't be back, tho it is VERY difficult to see anyone offering him that.
2 names I hear that I don't understand are Wilson and Radke. For some reason, the Cards really want to keep Preston. He had a nice run, we should just let him go. They are talking to Radke, who is contemplating retirement.
So Taguchi will have to compete with Skip Schumaker for the outfield utility spot. Tony loves So, but Skip is young with lots of promise, while So has been around a few years and not done much.
Mulder - doesn't get along with Duncan - bye. Too bad because we gave up so much for him, but if he is the worst decision Walt makes,I'm good with that.
Belliard - bye. Back to Cleveland. Thanks for letting us rent him for the post season.
Marquis - bye. Don't let the door hit you in the ass. Woody and Matty get million dollar contracts after some great years... hate to see what Jason is, or I should say isn't going to get.
Bigbie (who?) - bye.
Flores, Han , Bennett, Rodriguez, Sosa - all will be back unless someone offers some mad money to Flores or Sosa.
Here is an interesting note:
$18 million earmarked for Izzy, Encarnacion and Looper next season.
With the way Wainright pitched, some speculate Izzy could be traded. Looper is good but not worth the money coming to him (4.5 Mil '07, 5.5 Mil '08). Walt is also likely to dump Juan and eat some of his salary. Also possible that if he brings back all the above mentioned pitchers (Flores, Sosa, Han ) and keep Suppan, which will allow Wainwright to stay in the pen (speculation he will be a starter next season) that Walt packages Izzy and Juan for a real left fielder (Duncan will start in RF next year).
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